Memory Loss And Hiv

I have a friend who is 26 years old and has just been diagnosied with HIV 6 months ago, has started treatment due to t-cell count and has realized that their is a major memory problem and has a hard time trying to concentrate, this problem has...

...Memory problems are not typical side effects of these drugs, but memory impairment can be caused by HIV. Your friend may benefit from some careful evaluation of his memory to get an objective assessment and to see if there is enough
Read more »

...sections of the brain can lead to mild cognitive (mental function) problems including difficulty concentrating, confusion, and memory loss. In some cases more severe HIV-associated dementia can occur. HIV-Associated Brain Problems Minor...
Read more »

...the medications he's on -- and he doesn't really want to know. Research and surveillance studies show cognitive decline and memory loss in people in their 50s living with HIV/AIDS. Experts say that those on antiretrovirals should manage aging...
Read more »

...HIV and seems to have lost all hope. He's only 23 years old and he thinks he's going to die. What can I do to help him? Memory Loss and HIV I'm a 37 year-old HIVer, and I'm experiencing more and more memory loss. Is this a side effect of...
Read more »

I'm curious how many of you -- 1. Have experienced easily forgetting things or have trouble learning new things 2. Have a hard time with math 3. Have trouble paying attention for a long period of time 4. Have trouble finding the right words...
Read more »

The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 750 3rd Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.